Volunteers: Jan. 27

Updated 12:09 pm, Friday, January 25, 2013

The Volunteer Center at United Way is seeking office assistants to help with updating computer records, preparing packets for meetings, making phone calls and other duties. Volunteers can set their own hours. Contact Esther Cantu at 210-352-7099.

The Miller Child Development Center, 102 S. Rio Grande, needs volunteers to answer phones and help with story time Monday through Friday. Receptionist shifts are 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Story-time help is needed 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Call Cathy Gibson or Timothy Payne at 210-354-1400.

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Christian Assistance Ministry has volunteer opportunities in the warehouse and at the front desk. Duties include greeting guests, sorting and stocking. Volunteers must be good listeners, have the ability to follow guidelines and be able to work four hours a week. Training provided. Five volunteers are needed for this position. Contact Brenda Leach at 210-222-1553 or bleach@cam-sa.org.

Grace Hospice needs volunteer administrative assistants and people who can give direct companionship and respite care for patients and their family members. Volunteers must be 18 or older to visit with patients. Contact Emmy Baustian at 210-468-0786 or ebaustian@ghospice.com.

Villa Finale, located in historic King William, seeks volunteers for tours, touring assistants, administrative assistants and others. A one-hour volunteer orientation is required; the schedule is flexible. A minimum of 25 hours per calendar year is required. Contact Sharon Wallace at swallace@savingplaces.org for an application or more information, or visit www.villafinale.org.

The Auxiliary of Morningside Manor needs volunteers 20 or older to visit with residents of Morningside Manor Nursing Home. Volunteers help meet the needs of residents and support the staff. Orientation provided. Contact Don Winkler at 210-521-7621 or actrat@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.mmliving.org for details.

Baptist Medical Centerneeds information-desk greeters and hosts for the surgical waiting room. Tasks include welcoming, directing and escorting patients, families and visitors; answering phones; and running errands. Volunteers should be positive, service-oriented people with good verbal communication and organizational skills. Training provided. Contact Erin Connelly at elconnel@baptisthealthsystem.com or 210-297-7677.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers 55 and older to mentor and tutor students. Contact Araceli Castillo at 210-242-3125 or acastillo@ccaosa.org.

Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions needs foster volunteers to care for pets up for adoption. Food and medical supplies required for care are provided. Volunteers must be able to care for a pet properly in a home or yard. Foster agreement at www.tejasrescues.org. Contact Tonette Webb at 210-416-3947 or TRPA@wt.net.